With less than two weeks left in the summer transfer window, RB Leipzig are stepping up their pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, and a move could now be edging closer.
The 22-year-old has struggled for minutes under new boss Arne Slot, playing just six minutes in the Community Shield and remaining unused against Bournemouth last weekend. Reports suggest Elliott has come to terms with the reality that breaking into Liverpool’s first-choice XI will be difficult this season.
💰 Leipzig Preparing Their Bid
According to sources close to Empire of the Kop, Leipzig are putting together an offer of around €30m (£25.9m). While Liverpool’s valuation sits nearer €40m (£34.5m), the gap may be bridged through performance-related add-ons and structured payments.
Talks over personal terms are already advanced, with a verbal agreement understood to be in place. Elliott is believed to be enthusiastic about the switch, seeing it as a pathway to consistent playing time. His representatives are negotiating a four-year contract worth between €3m–€4m annually — a clear upgrade on his current deal at Anfield.
🔴 A Tough Decision for Liverpool
From a financial standpoint, the deal makes sense. Signed from Fulham in 2019 for a modest compensation fee, Elliott’s sale for upwards of £30m would represent a huge profit for the Reds.
But letting him go could leave Liverpool’s squad stretched. With Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, and Ben Doak already moved on this summer — plus the heartbreaking loss of Diogo Jota in July — the attacking depth is thinning.
The club’s ongoing interest in Alexander Isak offers some hope of reinforcement, but Newcastle have shown no willingness to sell, despite the striker’s headline-grabbing outburst earlier this week.
⏳ What Happens Next?
Leipzig appear confident they can get the deal over the line, and the player himself is tempted by the project in Germany. For Liverpool, however, the big question remains: cash in now, or risk being left light in attack?
The final 12 days of the window could be decisive for Elliott’s future — and for Liverpool’s season ahead.
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